by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Jan 24, 2020 | Thrive Global
Over 46% of U.S. adults feel lonely and social isolation is considerably higher in the winter months Originally published January 24, 2020 on thriveglobal.com Many of my clients complain of feelings of loneliness, isolation and sadness as the darkest, coldest months...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Aug 12, 2019 | Thrive Global
Is chasing happiness a realistic goal? Originally published Aug 12, 2019 on thriveglobal.com As a cognitive behavioral psychologist for over 20 years, about 80% of my clients are struggling in therapy because they don’t feel they’re being successful at achieving...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Feb 11, 2019 | Thrive Global
Valentine’s Day is perennially celebrated as the “most romantic day of the year” but remember, it is not only about sending flowers, chocolates, and a card to your significant other, it is about loving yourself. Sometimes, one partner or the other is disappointed in...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Jun 8, 2018 | Thrive Global
Frequently, my clients talk to me about how they overthink many problems or over-analyze a situation. People do this because they engage in something that I call “preemptive coping.” A good example is playing chess and trying to figure out all the possible moves...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | May 30, 2018 | Thrive Global
As a clinical psychologist, my mission is to help people realize the kind of life satisfaction and inherent lovability that’s dependent on no one but themselves to sustain it. I know this is possible because it’s a theory that I have researched and developed from...
by Dr. Jennifer Guttman | Apr 6, 2018 | Thrive Global
“How come the world doesn’t see things through my eyes?” These are astute words on a painting that has been hanging in my office for the last 15 years (penned by a, then, 17-year-old beautiful, artistic client of mine). Those words resonated deeply with me and made me...
